Kentrox AI296 manual Individual Port Access, CAB257 Cable, DP196 Distribution Panel

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Product Description: Individual Port Access

Individual Port Access

Individual ports are accessed by using a cable assembly or a distribution panel. AI296 uses the following components to derive ports:

zCAB257 Cable

zDP196 Distribution Panel

CAB257 Cable

The CAB257 cable has a multi-connector end that provides four DB-25 connectors. Four CAB257 cables are needed to derive all 16 ports.

DP196 Distribution Panel

The DP196 distribution panel provides the physical interface for AI296 with sixteen DB-25 connectors. The distribution panel is available in two sizes for 19-inch or 23- inch rack installations. Figure 1-2 displays the distribution panel and Table 1-2 lists the specifications.

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Figure 1-2 DP196-19/23 Distribution Panel

Table 1-2 DP196-19/23 Specifications

Description	Specification
Mounting	DP196-19—Mounts to a 19-inch rack
	DP196-23—Mounts to a 23-inch rack
I/O Ports	Sixteen DB-25 connectors
Weight (approximately)	2.5 lb. (1.12 kg)
Size	Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
	Width: 19 in.(48.26cm)/23in. (58.42 cm)
	Depth: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
Cable	CAB162—Connects one connector (4 ports) on AI296 to
	the distribution panel. Each distribution panel requires
	four cables.

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